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The color temperature of a light source is fundamentally determined by the type of light source used to produce the light. Different light sources emit light at various wavelengths, which in turn affects their perceived color temperature, measured in Kelvin (K). For instance, incandescent bulbs typically have a warm color temperature around 2700K, while daylight has a color temperature closer to 6500K.

This distinction is crucial for various applications in audiovisual technology because the choice of light source influences both the visual aesthetics and how colors are rendered in imaging systems. Factors such as brightness and distance can affect the intensity and distribution of light, but they do not change the inherent color temperature of the light emitted by a particular type of source. Understanding the correlation between the type of light source and its color temperature is essential for optimizing lighting in any audiovisual setup.